Senior Highway Engineer

About Lochner

Founded in 1944, Lochner is a trusted infrastructure services provider for aviation, surface transportation and water clients who need high-quality, forward-looking solutions to complex challenges. Our vision is to become a Top 100 leader in the A/E industry, centered on an agile, engaged, and empowered workforce coming together to embrace the art of the possible and make a lasting difference in our world.

Are you ready to join us on this journey?

As a people-centric company, Lochner’s purpose is to empower our team to put their knowledge to work, enhancing communities across the US. To achieve this, we hire candidates of all experiences and skillsets because amazing things happen when people with diverse backgrounds come together to solve problems. We believe collaboration is more than a buzz word — it is a guiding principle in which every point of view is valued and heard and is the driving force in delivering our best work. At all levels of the organization, we foster an entrepreneurial spirit and culture of autonomy to advance our strategic vision and continually seek our next success story.  Lochner – learn more about us

*This position can be based out of Harrisburg or Pittsburgh, PA*

Your impact:

• Experience in roadway design on PennDOT and/or Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission Projects. 
• Must have the ability to perform geometric roadway design and assist in analyses, developing calculations, and preparing contract documents (PS&E) in accordance with state and local agency requirements.
• Must have the ability to coordinate with project staff, other disciplines, sub-consultants, clients, and reviewers to ensure accuracy and quality of work.
• Manage and maintain project documentation, including meeting project schedules, budgets, and scope.
• Adaptability to partner with Lochner offices throughout the firm through work-sharing to deliver projects across the country on-time and within budget.

Who you are: 

• Minimum of B.S. in Civil Engineering
• Registered Professional Engineer in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is required.
• 8+ years of demonstrated experience in roadway design and plan preparation on transportation projects for PennDOT is required.
• Project Management Experience is a plus.
• Proficient at using MicroStation and experience in OpenRoads Designer is required.
• Drainage, stormwater, and erosion control design experience is a plus.
• PennDOT ECMS, EPS, URMS, ASTA, and/or AutoTAB experience is a plus.

Joining Lochner means gaining access to a comprehensive suite of benefits designed to support your health and financial well-being throughout your career.

Lochner provides an extensive total rewards package that includes:

• Competitive Premiums for Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Paid Time Off and Flexible Holiday Program
• Company Paid Disability (includes paid Maternity Leave), and Life Insurance
• Health Savings Accounts (HSA) with Employer Contribution
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for Medical Expenses and/or Dependent Care
• Paid Family Leave
• Retirement Plan with Employer Match 
• Flexible Work Schedules (Hybrid or Remote, when possible)
• Wellness Program for Physical and Mental Health
• Lochner Cares Non-Profit 501c3
• Education and Training Assistance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Discounts
• Paid Time Off for Charitable Acts of Service

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Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. 

Physical Requirements